[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I don’t like rehearsing. I’d much rather turn up on the day, trust the singers I’m working with and just busk it. ...
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many choir names are descriptive and give a clear idea of what kind of choir it is.But choirs change over time. Maybe your choir name doesn’t fit what y...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] “Hark the herald angels sing”. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge. Slade’s “merry Christma...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Choral Clarity blog] We've just spent many months learning notes and rhythms, memorizing lyrics, working on balance and blend, shape, and internalizing meaning. But now it ...
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I raised the question of Whose choir is it any way? © Copyright John Darch and licensed for reuse under this...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We are lucky that singing is a very social activity. Whether we are a choir leader or singer, we are amongst friends each week. I'm diffe...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Time to look forward to the coming year. with thanks to my lovely assistant Susie mendelsson Look back first to realise all the big mis...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There’s a gig coming up and you’ve still got work to do. Do you keep bashing out the notes until everyone’s perfect or do you rehea...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all have off days, even choir leaders. Here are a few hints on how to cope when you’re feeling low or burnt out. No matte...